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Nick Friedman
September 3, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Toale Brothers 100th Anniversary

Toale Brothers Funeral Home celebrated 100 years of business Friday, August 31, at its downtown location. Purchased in 1948 by George and Jack Toale, the company is in its third generation of Toale ownership. After a speech by Jason Toale, Mayor Suzanne Atwell delivered a proclamation, and guests enjoyed wine and food. 'What great neighbors to have for 100 years,' said Atwell in her speech.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
September 3, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Dianne Ochiltree Book Release

Local children's author Dianne Ochiltree celebrated the release of her latest book, 'Molly, by Golly,' in style Saturday, Sept. 1. The book centers on Molly Williams, America's first female firefighter. In addition to signing copies of her book at Bookstore1Sarasota, Ochiltree posed with children and families as they explored a fire truck that was on hand.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
September 2, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota 5000 Regatta

The Sarasota Scullers held their annual Sarasota 5000 Sunday, Sept. 30 out at Blackburn Point Road. 19 teams participated in the regatta.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 30, 2012

Biography channel taps local company

The Biography channel commissioned Sarasota-based InterMedia Productions to film an episode of "Mobsters."

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 30, 2012

Anniversary party is a golden one

Harvey and Bonnie Sussman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Friday, Aug. 24, at Temple Sinai.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
August 30, 2012

Three-bedroom Siesta Beach home sells for $1.22 million

A home on Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David Karins and Victoria Karins sold their home at 5040 Commonwealth Drive to Chad and Angela Corbin, of Sarasota, for $1.22 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Jen Blanco
August 30, 2012

Sarasota athlete switches from wide receiver to running back

After playing at Booker for a year, junior Austin Leach transferred to Sarasota last year. This fall, the former wide receiver is taking on a new challenge for the betterment of the team.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 30, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Pete Gray took this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
August 29, 2012

ODA opens season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its season with a 25-12, 25-17, 24-26, 25-22 victory over Northside Christian School.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
August 27, 2012

Sarasota graduate to be inducted into FSU Athletics Hall of Fame

Sarasota High School graduate John-Ford Griffin will be inducted into the Florida State University Athletics Hall of Fame Aug. 31.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
August 27, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Rhythm and Jews at Temple Sinai

Members of Temple Sinai celebrated the return of its students and campers, who recently traveled to Israel, with its popular Rhythm and Jews service. Members wore their Shabbat whites and enjoyed wine and cheese and a dinner from Demetrio's.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
August 27, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Seminoles Club Fall Kickoff Party

Florida State University alumni met at the Sarasota Yacht Club Thursday, August 23, for the Seminoles Club fall kickoff party. Alumni decked themselves out in the colors of their alma mater and showed their Seminoles pride before enjoying a meal.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 23, 2012

Martial artists chop competition

Six local athletes, including Jazmyn Friedman, Henry Rhodes, Ryan O'Hern, Donna Judge, Noah Hosford and Sonie Lasker (not pictured) recently returned from Bregenz, Austria, where they represented the U.S. Martial Arts Team in the World Martial Arts Games.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 23, 2012

The world upside down

This ceiling-to-floor representation of a tree is part of "Everything is Touching by Underground Wires," a new art installation by Rick Herzog, assistant professor of sculpture at New College of Florida.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
August 23, 2012

Siesta Beach home sells for $3.3 million

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John Walter and Lorry Eible, of Sarasota, sold their home at 825 Tropical Circle to Timothy Ng, of Sarasota, for $3.3 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
August 23, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Caitlin McMullen took this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: SCC Power Hour Lunch

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held their bi-monthly Power Hour Lunch, Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the Daiquiri Deck on St. Armands.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
August 21, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY:Back to School at Ashton Elementary

Ashton Elementary School students bid their summer breaks farewell for the first day of class, Monday, August 20. Parents dropped students off with tearful hugs and smiles before enjoying light snacks at a boo-hoo breakfast.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 21, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Leadership Council Speaker Luncheon

The Women's Leadership Council held its Speaker Luncheon Aug. 21, Sarasota Yacht Club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary Boo Hoo Breakfast

Southside Elementary School held its annual Boo Hoo Breakfast for parents sending their kindergartners to the first day of school.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
August 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Beer Festival

Beer fans find Sarasota Beer Festival good to the last drop Hundreds of lager-lovers and stout supporters flocked to Robarts Arena Saturday, August 18, for the third annual Sarasota Beer Festival. Guests whet their palates with samplings of more than 100 beers and local foods, and Soul Purpose provided live music.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
August 19, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: La La La Havdalah

Temple Emanu-El held their second annual La La La Havdalah evening, Saturday, Aug. 18, at the synagogue.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
August 17, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Alliance Meeting

Members of the Downtown Sarasota Alliance met Thursday, August 16, at Yvette's Health Fitness Center for a night of mingling and prizes. Guests enjoyed drinks and socializing before various raffle prizes were awarded.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
August 17, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

Members of the Tiger Bay Club met for their regular meeting Thursday, August 16, to hear from Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid and moderator Dan Bailey. Reid gave an update about his position as county administrator and spoke about procurement issues and ethics.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
August 16, 2012

From UK to US citizen

Nikki Caragiulo, wife of Sarasota City Commissioner Paul Caragiulo, became a U.S. citizen Wednesday, Aug. 15 when she took the oath along with 79 other people from 29 countries in a Tampa ceremony.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 16, 2012

Snip, snip away!

Sarah Monasterios' feet are planted on top of a chair that's surrounded by sea of shredded locks.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 16, 2012

Fond Farewell

Family and friends gathered at Church of the Redeemer, Monday, August 13, to remember the life of Tiger Bay Club founder Marj Baldwin, who died Tuesday, Aug. 7. She was 88.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
August 16, 2012

Neighbors: Tonya Smith

Local artist Tonya Smith is planning to serve some hard time behind bars. But this jailbird is no criminal; she's taking part in the Sarasota Executive Lock Up to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
August 16, 2012

Two bedroom Peppertree Bay condo sells for $579,000

A condominium in Peppertree Bay tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Betty Platnick, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 505A condominium at 1080 Peppertree Lane to Philip and Barbara Meltzer, of Hewlett, N.Y., for $579,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Loren Mayo
August 15, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: AJC Summer Lunch & Learn

The American Jewish Committee today held its final Summer Lunch & Learn featuring Dina Siegel Vann, director of AJC's Latino and Latin American Institute.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 15, 2012

Camp Spotlight: Art Center Sarasota Creative Kids Camp

It's Friday, Aug. 10 -- the last day of Creative Kids Summer Camp at Art Center Sarasota.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 14, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Rotary Club packs backpacks for needy children

The Sarasota Bay Rotary Club, in addition to school principals from Alta Vista, Tuttle, Goccio, Manatee and Able Elementary, packed more than 1,000 backpacks with school supplies for needy children.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 14, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha's Catholic School Back to School Bash

St. Martha's Catholic School held its annual Back to School Bash for students, parents and teachers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
August 14, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Very Merry Jerry Garcia Day

Tie-dye, linen and jam-band music was par on Sunday at WSLR for the fourth annual Very Merry Jerry Day. Bands Uncle John's Band, The Joneses, Bluestar and Ship of Fools played covers of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead from 3:30 to 9 p.m. at this event presented by Rocketman and Darwin's on 4th. Skies were darker than 'A Touch of Grey' and instead of hearing 'Box of Rain' it down poured.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Mega Cat Adoption

Cat Depot, in partnership with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, held a major adoption event for 150 rescued cats from Caboodle Ranch animal sanctuary.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
August 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest at Van Wezel

Van Wezel's Friday Fest on Aug. 10 was nothing short of hot. The heat wasn't stopping the attendees of the free outdoor lawn party from dancing to local band The Venturas played covers of crowd-pleasing favorites including Frankie Vallie and the Four Season's 'Sherry Baby,' Etta James' 'Sunday Kind of Love,' Janice Joplin's 'Piece of My Heart' and of course, they played The Ventures. A beautiful sunset cooled things off, and ended the evening on a beautiful note.

Sarasota
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